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Happy birthday wonderful husband

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Happy birthday wonderful husband

Today is my handsome hubby’s birthday so this post is a special one for him!

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By Rachael Stray 24th April 2018 15
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The Blue House Haswell – review

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The Blue House Haswell – review

Finding somewhere for a family cross-generational meal can be tricky but the Blue House in Haswell has you covered.

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By Rachael Stray 22nd April 2018 14
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Tips to de-stress

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Tips to de-stress

I’m a self-confessed stress-head but it’s something I am trying to work on and there’s no time like the present as April is Stress Awareness Month.

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By Rachael Stray 17th April 2018 54
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Day date at sunny Tynemouth

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Day date at sunny Tynemouth

On a recent sunny Saturday the hubby and I decided to hop in the car and spend an afternoon soaking up the rays at the coast, namely Tynemouth

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By Rachael Stray 15th April 2018 37
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Unboxing April’s Glossybox

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Unboxing April’s Glossybox

My April Glossybox arrived with no issues and I’m really pleased with the contents of the box this month.

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By Rachael Stray 10th April 2018 18
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Milk chocolate genache cake

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Milk chocolate genache cake

I finally baked my first ever cake and I’m super proud and slightly amazed at my own baking efforts! Here’s how to make it 👇🏻

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By Rachael Stray 8th April 2018 41
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Back on track thanks to self-care time

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Back on track thanks to self-care time

I feel like a new woman after some self-care time and new hair!

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By Rachael Stray 3rd April 2018 27
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My Easter family traditions

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My Easter family traditions

A very happy Easter Sunday to you all! I for one am very happy that Lent is finally over and I am hoping Spring will properly arrive.

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By Rachael Stray 1st April 2018 7
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Double Glossybox unboxing

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Double Glossybox unboxing

This month saw me unboxing not one but two Glossyboxes – lucky me! So in this post I will be showing you the products from and commenting on both the March box as well as my delayed January Glossybox.

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By Rachael Stray 27th March 2018 10
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5 things I’m looking forward to this Spring

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5 things I’m looking forward to this Spring

We may have lost an hour of sleep last night but I for one am really excited that the clocks have changed – it means Summer will not be too far away!

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By Rachael Stray 25th March 2018 34
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